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Holiday Shopping Quiz

Do you know the best ways to navigate the nation’s holiday season shopping spree?

By

John Waggoner,

 
AARP
Published November 17, 2023
/ Updated November 18, 2024
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Question 1 of 10

What’s the best reason to arrive early at stores on Black Friday?

You don’t always get the lowest price at 12:01 a.m. on Black Friday. But if you’re worried about getting the hottest toys or game consoles, you probably should be one of those people pressed against the door at midnight.

Question 2 of 10

What is Sofa Sunday?

Savvy shoppers know that the Sunday before Cyber Monday is a day to plot shopping strategies — while sitting with a laptop on your sofa.

Question 3 of 10

What month has the best deals on computers?

Retailers don’t want electronics taking up shelf space after the sales, and you often can get even better deals if you wait until January.

Question 4 of 10

Which of these items will Amazon accept as a return?

Amazon will take a book back. Electronics, gift cards and pet food? Nope. (You can’t return live insects or fresh flowers either).

Question 5 of 10

Which of these stores are open on Thanksgiving?

Dollar General is open with extended hours on Thanksgiving. The others will be closed.

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Question 6 of 10

Which of these stores are starting their big sales before Black Friday?

November is the month when most big retailers have big sales, and many no longer wait for Black Friday.

Question 7 of 10

Which of these is a site for tracking prices?

Other price-tracking sites include InvisibleHand and PriceBlink.

Question 8 of 10

Which is the biggest holiday shopping day?

Cyber Monday is a close second, because it’s a lot easier to have stuff delivered to you than trekking out to a store. (Also, electronics tend to be expensive).

Question 9 of 10

What is Green Monday?

The second Monday in December — Dec. 11 this year — is a big day for procrastinators, and one of the retail industry’s busiest days.

Question 10 of 10

What is the most popular holiday gift?

According to a recent National Retail Federation survey, over half of consumers said they would like to receive gift cards for the holidays, followed by clothing or accessories, books, video games or other media, and personal care or beauty items. 

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